Chapter 158

"Jadie, head upstairs and rest," said Zach. Jadie glanced from Zach to Madelyn, then replied, "Alright. Madelyn just went through a car crash, so let's give her a break, okay?" Jadie wasn't comfortable leaving Zach alone with Madelyn. Every now and then, Jadie found herself wondering if Zach genuinely loved her. If he didn't, she couldn't help but question why he was so nice to her. But he had never actually said he loved her, which made her feel insecure about their relationship. Jadie went upstairs. Margaret noticed the tense atmosphere and stammered, "Sh-Should I leave too?" Zach shot her a cold glare, and she hurriedly fled the scene. Now, it was just him and Madelyn in the living room. An oppressive feeling hung in the air, making it a bit hard for Madelyn to catch her breath. "Am I just talking to myself here?" Zach approached her, his demeanor cold. Even without looking at him, Madelyn could sense his anger. This was a stark difference from the Zach who seemed genuinel